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What Causes Red Specks In Urine?
Hello, I am a 49 year old male. 6 feet tall, 250 pounds. Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes 2 weeks ago. Taking Metformin 500mg 2x a day. Seeing red specks in urine the last 2 trips to the restroom. Never seen them before. Any ideas on what it might be?
Tue, 19 May 2015
Hello
Hematuria(blood in urine) may be due to many reasons like urinary tract infection(UTI),calculus in genitourinary tract,malignancy etc.
You need proper clinical examination and further investigations.
Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,urine RE/ME,urine culture and sensitivity,renal function test,ultrasound of abdomen.
Further investigations like CT scan of abdomen can be done if needed.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Hematuria(blood in urine) may be due to many reasons like urinary tract infection(UTI),calculus in genitourinary tract,malignancy etc.
You need proper clinical examination and further investigations.
Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,urine RE/ME,urine culture and sensitivity,renal function test,ultrasound of abdomen.
Further investigations like CT scan of abdomen can be done if needed.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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